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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 264.60 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 264.60 and 170.44 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 264.60 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/264.60 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 264.60 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 45,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098.42/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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